School Dress Code Issues

Elise Exposes Absurd Dress Codes at School

A TikTok user, Elise (@eliseecork), shed light on the absurd dress codes imposed by her school, demonstrating how such rules often unfairly target women and girls’ choices of expression.

Despite wearing seemingly decent outfits, Elise faced dress-code violations for various reasons, highlighting the scrutiny women endure for their clothing choices. In one instance, she wore Velma’s outfit from Scooby-Doo during a school event, and even this was deemed inappropriate.

Elise detailed the dress-code issues for each outfit. In one instance, a knitted top with jeans was criticized for having stitches that were considered too wide, despite her wearing a thick black tank top underneath. Another outfit with purple palazzos and a white v-neck top was flagged for a neckline that was deemed too deep and a shirt that was allegedly too sheer.

Even when Elise wore high-waisted jeans with a cropped top that exposed no skin, she faced dress-code scrutiny. Lace on a top, a knitted sweater, and an oversized top with buttons were also cited as reasons for dress-code violations. Even during her school’s spirit week, where creative attire is encouraged, Elise was dress-coded for the length of her skirt.

The comment section on TikTok reflected a mix of shock and amusement. Many users expressed disbelief at the strict dress-code enforcement, suggesting that Elise was unfairly targeted.

Elise’s videos shed light on the challenges women and girls face in navigating dress codes that often subject them to unnecessary scrutiny and restrictions on personal expression. The broader conversation sparked by the TikTok videos highlights the need for a more inclusive and less stringent approach to school dress codes.

_{Repurposed article originally published in Up Worthy}